1 Wendy decided to stay after school. She wanted to talk to her teacher, Miss Steele. She asked her friends Tim and Tess to join her.2 "What do you want to ask Miss Steele?" asked Tess.3 "I need to know what a leader is," answered Wendy.4 "Do you think Miss Steele will know the answer?" asked Tim.5 "I'm sure she will," answered Wendy.6 The children knocked on the classroom door. "Hello, Wendy," called out Miss Steele. "Is there something I can do for you children?"7 "I would like to ask you a question, Miss Steele. Do you mind if my friends come in, too?"8 "Of course not," said Miss Steele. "Who are your friends?"